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Venom volleyball fundraising for national tourney
Venom volleyball is headed to a national tournament where 100 college coaches will
watch. (Photo courtesy of Venom)
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Local 13U girls’ volleyball team headed to national tournament in Las Vegas.
The mecca of youth volleyball, the national tournament is June 29 to July 3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Teams are coming from across the country, and almost 100 college coaches will be watching.
Coach Steven Ortiz, who also helms the Desert Edge High School football team, said he believes it’s an important steppingstone for the program and West Valley as a whole.
“It means that it can be done. It’s a great thing. No one can tell us that it can’t be done now. We have all the right people around to be successful,” Ortiz said.
The tournament costs nearly $1,000 per player, so the team started a GoFundMe account at https://bit.ly/ 3cV3foO.
The Venom 13U Gold team’s athletes come from Goodyear schools — Alyssa Ortiz of Copper Trails Elementary School; Reina Smith, Essence Gilmer, Mackenzie Rubel and Sophia Zimmerman of Western Sky Middle School; Addyson Fullerton and Alyssa Munoz of Belen Soto Elementary School; and Payton Murray of Westar Elementary School.
Founded by Jimmy Gonzalez, Venom was coached by Kris Smith along with Ortiz. Gonzalez charged $450 the first year, while other clubs charge up to $3,000 to join.
The girls’ commitment to hard work has impressed the coaching staff. They outwork most girls their age, and that, Ortiz said, is what led them to be the only 13U team to go to nationals from the West Valley.
“Being a football coach, I kind of treat volleyball like football,” Ortiz said. “They actually go to a strength and conditioning coach every week. They go there twice a week, and we practice three times a week, so Monday through Friday they’re working. And we’re reaping the benefits.”
Success and the opportunity to go to nationals isn’t the most important thing to the club. The girls are a “family,” and that’s what comes first. Their success is just a byproduct of this foundation, spearheaded by Gonzalez.
“Jimmy wants the environment to be very family-oriented,” Ortiz said.
“He tries to control who comes into Venom because everyone gets along. It’s a legitimate family environment, and he doesn’t want to get away from that.”
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Off -Road Expo Arizona fi nds its new home
BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
West Valley View Executive Editor
The Off-Road Expo Arizona will have a new home in 2021 as the event heads to Phoenix Raceway in Avondale Saturday, Sept. 11, and Sunday, Sept. 12.
Phoenix Raceway, which opened in 1964, completed a massive modernization project in the fall of 2018, adding a wide array of amenities to host a variety of events in addition to NASCAR races.
The venue will offer space for exhibitors and attendees to enjoy all the attractions and festivities that encapsulate the Off-Road Expo.
“We are thrilled to partner with Phoenix Raceway to bring the OffRoad Expo to a world-class facility,” said Jonathan Moore, Bonnier Events’ executive vice president. “We continually seek to expand the Off-Road Expo in Arizona, and this provides the perfect opportunity for all of our stakeholders. Everyone at Phoenix Raceway has been very welcoming, and we are excited to work with their talented staff to put on a great event.” The Off-Road Expo brings together an industry-leading collection of offroad companies, parts, equipment and gear manufacturers, as well as industry insiders and experts. From off-road racing to rock crawling, trail riding to sand sports, UTVs to camping, adventure travel and overlanding, attendees have the chance to meet and talk with off-road industry veterans.
“At Phoenix Raceway, we pride ourselves on not just being a premier racing facility but also a world-class entertainment destination capable of hosting incredible events like the OffRoad Expo,” Phoenix Raceway President Julie Giese said.
“Since the modernization project was completed in 2018, our facility has hosted a variety of public and corporate events outside of hosting two annual NASCAR events, including NASCAR Championship Weekend. Events like the Off-Road Expo bring thousands of newcomers to our facility, and we’re excited about the opportunity to showcase Phoenix Raceway to fi rst-time fans.”
Tickets are on sale for the Off-Road Expo at Phoenix Raceway and online at offroadexpo.com.
A detailed list of event features will be announced soon.
Info: offroadexpo.com
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